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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

Aswas stated in last weeks REGISTER,
Mr.. Daniel B. Lucas has gone to WASH
ington to work up his claim to 4 seat In
the United States Senate. On this
question the Washington Post, after
reviewing The history of the contest at
Charleston, last spring, says: "Mr.
West Virginia forbids Legislature, in
extra session. to choose Senator, unless
asked TO do so in the Governors procla-
nation. The complete answer to that
Is that the election of Senators in West
Virginia is regulated and governed by
the constitution and laws of the United
States, and not by the constitution and
laws of West Virginia. Ordinarily, a
contest such as that Of Mr.. Lucas's
would be unworthy of notice, as it is
certain to be laughed out of court, but
he puts it In now, when he knows that
1t is of the utmost Importance that every
Democratic Senator should be sworn In
the first day of the session. Nothing
could be in worst taste. The Demo-
cratic Legislature of West Virginia.
with Governor Wilson's appointment of
Mr.. Lucas in full view could have easily
elected him, but they declined to do so
and chose Judge Faulkner. Their de-
cision will be confirmed by the Senate
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25
A Novel by EggIeston

with illustrations will run through the year.
Shorter novels will follow by Cable and
stockton. Shorter fictions will appear every
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25
Poems md StOrics.

E. G. STEDMAN, ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS,
EDWARD EVERETT HALE, HARRIET PREsCoT
SPoFFoRD, JULIA SCHAYER, ROSE TERRY
COOKE, EDITH NJ. THOMAS, ANDREW LANG.
JOHN BOYLE O'REILLY. and others; and
A short Serial Story,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25
Ho! For Sunny Kansas

DARTIES contemplating going West. and
il desiring reliable information as 10 Kan
sas, can get same by sending self-addressed
envelope to WYLIE 4 PATTERSON, Western
Land Agents Longton. Elk County, Kansas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

FOR Low PRICES OF LUMBER
see
&. LIBBEY'S advertisement.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

DO you suffer with catarrh? You can be
cured II you take Hoods Ssrsaparilla, the
great blood purifier. Sold by ell druggists,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25
BY L. =. ROE.
TERMS TO sUBsCRIBEas:

Three months. .... so 10 One year......sS 90
Four MONTHS. | ~ Two years.. VI
Can any one make a better investment Of
81, 0U to So 10 than one which will pay
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

THOMAS WENTWORTH HTGGINsoN and other
critical and literary articles by MAURICE
THOMSON, CHARLES DUDLEY WARMER, JAS.
PAWN, ANDREW LANG, EDMUSD GoSSE, K. ii.
SToDDARD, Mrs. SCHUYLER VAN RESssE-
LAER, LOUISE lMoGEN Quincy, II. II. BoYE-
SEN, and others;
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25
ST. Nicholas in England.

II is not alone in America that ST. NICHo-
LAS has made its great success. The London
In the same line" The Scotsman says: There
is no magazine that can successfully compete
uit =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

ANOTHER dreadful disaster of the sea
was reported in Mondays papers. On
Saturday night the Dutch steamer w.
A. Scholten, bound from Rotterdam to
New York, was sunk by collision
with the English steamer Rosa Mary in
the English Channel. OF the 2l0 per-
sons on board the Scholten 1872 were
drowned. At the time OF the accident a
dense fog prevailed. The Scholten was
struck on the port bow by the Rosa
Mary. Immediately after the shock
was felt the Scholten's passengers, all
of whom had retired for the night,
rushed on deck in their nightgowns.
The boats were promptly ordered TO be
lowered, bat it was found that only two
were available. The three others were
useless, and were not lowered. The
water rushed swiftly through the hole
in the bow, and terrible scene ensued.
The panic stricken passengers uttered
piercing shrieks, and many fell upon
their knees and prayed aloud. Little
children chung TO their mothers, who
themselves were shriekiDg with terror.
The officers were cool and self-possessed
and remained on the bridge to the last.
Several persons procured life belts and
leaped into the sea. Within twenty
minutes of the shock the SchOlten was
engulfed. All those who had put on
life belts fioated and were rescued by
the boats from the steamer Ebro, which
cruised around until four o'clock in the
morning. Many of the rescued lost
wives, husbands, brothers and sisters.
The survivors were supplied with
clothes, and every thing possible was
done to insure their comfort.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

CHEAPER THAN EVER--Desiring TO in
troduce a new line OF Stationery will
sell all my present stock OF school Ststione-
~ at cost, and some for less than cost II con-
sists Of Copy Books, Exercise Books, Scratch
Blocks ruled and plain Tablets Blank Books
Pencil Erasers, Pen-holders. Slate Pencils,
Lead Pencils and Automatic Shading Pen. i
mean what say. Come and see me.
JOSEPH MCMURRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25
ST. NICHOLAS
For Young olks.

ONCE its first issue, in 1873, this magazine
y has maintained with undisputed recogni-
ton, the position ii took at the beginning
that Of being the most excellent juvenile pc
riodical ever printed. The best known names
in literature were on its list of contributors
from the start-Bryant, Longfellow, Thomas
Hughes, George Mac Donald, Bret Harte, Bay
ard Taylo Frances Hodgson Butnett, James
T. Fields, John .. Whittier: and indeed the
list is SO long that IL would be easier TO tell
the few authors OF note who have not con-
tributed to "the worlds child magazine"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

CPICES.-Powdered Peppers, Sage. CorIan-
- der and Sweet NJ arjoram Black and White
Mustard, just received.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES. Just re-
i ceived a large supply of Kings Celebrated
Spectacles and Eye Glasses OF the most i'm
proved styles, and varying In prices from 10
cents to so. Every pair warranted TO give
satisfaction or no sale.
JOSEPH MCMURRAN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25
Social and Political Articles,
Monthly Literary Articles,

PROF. WM. G. SUMNER, PROF. RICHARD T.
ELY, PRES. JOHN BAsCoM, PROF. ARTHUR +.
HADLEY, and others;
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

rINOOTH BRUSHES at any price from five
i cents TO fifty cents. Nall Brushes, too.
JOSEPH MCMCRRAN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

DOCKET KNIVES.-A large stock of fine
III Pocket Knives for sale very low and some
of the very best razors ever brought to this
town. II is a comfort to show them. Every
razor guaranteed.
JOSEPH MCMuRRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

SClSSORSl-A large stock of Nickel. plated
- steel Scissors for sale cheap. Folding
Pocket Scissors. a handsome thing for gentle
men and for ladies travelling.
JOSEPH MCMURRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

BISHOP HUNTINGTON, BISHOP COKE, DIR.
THEODORE l.. CUYLER, DIR. HOWARD OSGooD,
DIR. HOWARD CROSBY, DIR. WIN. X. HUNTING
TON, DIR. JAMES FREEMAN CLARKE, DIR. GEO.
+. PENTECOST and others;
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The INDEPENDENT.
The Largest, The AbIest, The Best
Religious an! Literary Weekly The World,

lone of the ablest weeklies in existence
Pail MAJ Gazette, London, England.
1.-THE most influential religious organ in the
States. The Spectator, London, England.
CLEARLY stands in the fore front as a week
ly religious magazine. ''-SuHddy School Times.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Prominent features OF THE INDEPENDENT
during the coming year will be promised
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-11-25

25 n. Potomac street, Hagerstown, Marylan
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08

We see from the Daily Asheville
"Citizen,' that President Cleveland
will visit Asheville on his return trip
from Atlanta. This being true he will
necessarily pass through Greensboro
on his way to Washington. We now
call npon the good people Of Greens.
boro to try and head the President of
and stop him day there. so as TO
give us chance to 60 mp and see
him.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08

A day or two ago VIC visited Ra
leigh aud had the pleasure IF shaking
Col. VIM. L. Saunders by the hand.
Our acquaintance with Col. Saunders
began nearly quarter Of q century
ago end during that time he has de.
veloped in,o, what we consider, the
most useful man in North Carolina
lie is nov engaged in literary labors
and has two volumes in press which
we have no doubt, will add to his al.
ready splendid reputation as writer
and become a valued addendum to
every household library in the State
We want to see Col Saunders field q
labor enlarged and suggest to thu
Democrats Of the State that be would
make a most valued member Of the
United States Senate to succeed Gen.
Ransom.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
The Drummer's License Tax.

A Raleigh correspondent, speaking
of the unwarrantable interference Of
Judge Bond and other U. S. Judges,
in local State matters says:
"Should it tuyn out that the deci-
sion in thndrnmmers' license tax case,
to be tried in the Federal Court at
Raleigh in November, is adverse to
North Carolina, it will cause great
dissatisfaction throughout the State.
Ii is claimed to be the grossest injus@
tice that our home merchants have to
take ont license to solicit trade when
those d other States can do SO with-
ont the payment OF any tax whatever
And yet this is the law in case OF an
adverse decision, which nov seems
highly probable, if not certain. II
will mol be surprising il merchants IN
the State refuse to obey a law which
is so maniiestly unjust and discrimi.
mating. AT The tins the Legislature
passed the drummers' license tax law.
they could not ioresee the tnrn mat.
ters have taken, or else it is fair to
presume it never would have been
enacted. It's hardly a question OF
doubt that it will be repealed a. the
next session. but this cshnot he until
January, 1889, and until then the
State Treasurer has no discretion IN
the matter aud must demand the pay.
ment Of the tax. however oppressive
and unjust il be. Il may be, however,
that the Attorney General Of North
Carolina, in view of the peculiar hard
ship it would work upon our home
merchants. will advocate the suspen-
sion of that portion of the revenue
law. II he does, and the State Trea.
surer should govern his course accord.
ingly. it is certain he would be sns-
tanned by the representatives Of the
people OF all parties"
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
The University.

We are glad to note that the Uni.
versity Of North Carolina has opened
its present session under anspicions
circumstances. We hear that there
is large attendance OF new students
aud much larger number Of the old
students than heretofore.
Like the new party at the North
who sey, sAmerlca for Americans" we
say, North Carolina University for
North Carolina boys"
In viewing the long list Of the gra.
duates at the University Of North Ca
rolina, who, in after years became re.
nowned, it seems to us there should
be just and natural pride in every
son Of this good old state to foster, en-
courage, and sustain an institution
connected with SO many remiais.
cences of the illusterous past.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
Organize.

The Democratic party in Orange has
suffered for the want Of concerted &C
tion. There has been an element in
our midst whose claim has been that
there was no necessity for concert of
action. We as party, have suffered
from the action of interested parties,
who say that they are opposed to con
ventions. They say conventions are
packed and fail to represent the pc.
pnlar will. Now let us see what is a
convention? What does it mean to
hold a convention? It is in the ma.
ture of things impossible for all the
Democrats in the county to meet in
council and :hereft re in each Town
ship, after conference they delegate
10 certain trusted members of the
Democratic party the power to repre-
sent their wishes to the party in the
couHiy in convention assembled. Now
why are conventions ever obnoxious
to the objection Of being packed. The
answer is apparent; because the PEG
pls will not attend their Township
meetings. Let the best of our citi
zens attend the Township meetings
and our word for it there, will be no
further complaint Of packed conven-
tions. Now in Orange let us orga-
nize. Let the best men in each Town
ship be selected at once and let us be.
gin the fight. In 1888 we will have
Infused into our canvass an ele ment
of strength which we have never had
since the war, i. e. the positive strength
of q Democratic President, who has
impressed the whole country with the
fact that he is honest and fearless.
Grover Cleveland will be the nominee
Of the Democratic party in 1888, with
him and his inmate and acquired
strength the party in this state will
have an opportunity never before of
tered TO US and if we avail ourselves
oft and utilize all our elements of
strength the result cannot be ques
toned.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
To the Voters Of the 4th District.

Leaving out politics, we have here
tofore entertained a favorable opinion
Of Mr. John Nichols. we regarded him
as mistaken, bui honest man, We are
sorry that recent developments have
caused us 10 change our opinion. His
brutal undigui6ed and altogether UT
necessary attsst upon Mr.. Josephus
Daniel editor of the State aChroni-
c!s," in orr opinion, was the smallest
and weakest we ever knew coming
from member Of Congress. By this
attack, Dir. Nichols has Disguised bis
friends aud convinced every body that
he il not possessed OF that dignity Of
character, curtesy and culture OF mind
that belongs to every gentleman, and
especially TO the representative Of an
iutelligent people in the National
Congress. But we may not blame
Nichols. It may be on account of his
political associations. We ID Democrats,
or those who call themselves Demo-
Gratis, are alone TO blame that the 9TH
District will be 90 unworthily repre-.
scented III the next Congress.
We had fair chance to send gen.
flemen Of acknowledged ability and
character. In the person OF Maj. John
w. Graham we would have had one
in every respects, worthy Of the high
honor conferred. gentleman possess
Ing high order Of intellect, a polish
ed mind and fully adorned with lofty
statesmanlike views. In word an
honest high.minded, paiustaking aud
courteous gentleman.
We now zee what we have lost.
We must not blame the Radicals that
Dir. Nichols will represent the Metro
poiitan District-they would do 30
sgainsit 10 in their keeping to send
Just such men. We Democrats, alone,
are 10 blame.
We can say to such Democrats who
staid at home or voted for Nichols on
Bob Toombs said to some Democrats
who interrupted him while making q
Clay speech and had in their hands
some polk stalks: "Smell yaur hands,
smell your hands, yOn filthy Demo-
crats.
But The Republicans may make
much Of IL this time. We beg 10 as
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
King Humbert and the Cholera.
From fhe Pail Mall Gazette.

Now that the cholera is said to be
breaking out again in Italy it may be
interesting to give the following story
Of the King of Italy, "be,ter than any
that got into the papers," which ia in.
cidentally told in the last part of Miss
Alexander's "Christ's Folk in the
Apennine," edited by Mr.. Ruskins !:
~ saw a lady while ago, married to
a Piedmountese. who was at Busca.
Just where the colera was worst, last
summer, fiSS4,l when tile King went
there. and she gave me an interesting
account of il all. She said every one
Was in panic and was afraid TO 60
near the sick people, but the King
took hold az If he had been a hoepi.
tai nurse, going always where the
danger was greatest, sitting by the
beds of the sick, administering their
medicines, rubbing them with spirit
when the chill! came, giving food, adj
vice or money a. they were wanted.
sometimes sympathizirg. sometimes
laughing and jestling to keep up their
hearts, until others came forward to
help. just for shame. And in The
evening. when he went TO rest. tired
out, and his servants came about 20
change bis clothes and fnmigate him,
he nsed TO smile at their arxieties and
then raise his eyes to heaven as il to
say "rhere is where my safety
comes from Oh course oil this did
not suit every one, and there was
some talk Of passing law to prevent
soyereigns IRON risking their lives,
but Umberto said if they did he
should be the first TO break il. and
as every one knew that he would
keep his word there was no more said
about it."
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08

The Democratic State Convention
Of Pennsylvania, has met aud s. r.
Peal Of Clinton was made permanent
Chairman. Randall was made one oil
the committee on platform which was
unanimously adopted without any
wrapgling as was expected. J. Ross
Thompson Of Erie vas nominated for
Supreme Court Judge and b. }. Nc
Cram of Lancaster was nominated
for State Treasurer.
Harmony prevailed Throughout.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08

We examined an original deed nov living
in the Registers Office in Hillsboro. where
Il has been since July term 17Gs. The
deed Is for an acre lot in the town Of Hills.
boro, ofange county and Province Of n.
Carolina, from Edward flaming to Thomas
King. lot No. is; consideration so pounds
Proclamation money. The deed Is dated 2Oth
June l767.
Then the paper written upon was coarse.
rough unruled stamp paper. but the hand
writing was smooth. straight and as plain
as print.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08

A horrible state Of affairs exists in
the drought stricken districts Of south
western Virginia and West Virginia.
A deadly disease has broken out,
caused by mineral deposit in the
dried up streams. Not a single fami
y 10 a whole county is exempt from
this horrible malady, and farm work
has been entirely suspended. Two
hundred people have died in Mellow.
ell county alone.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08

Many people without thought and
proper consideration denounce Rail-
roads, and some have gone SO far as
to denounce Manufacturing enter.
prizes. People who talk this way are
blind indeed Had it not been for the
public spirit of a few men with libe
raj use Of money, no railroads would
have been built and the SKY land
with all her beauty and wealth would
have still been hidden treasure.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
A War Incident,

Duus MCl1UuuiNs Nti' Wuo atN $500
ant in the 56th n. c. Regiment, isone
Of Fayetteville's grocers. and does a
good business. Dan relates war lii
cident that has a streak Of sadness
and withal points striking moral.
1t was in skirmish at Gum Swamp
in 1868, eight miles from kinston,
that Lieut.. Ray, a brother officer, was
shot through the neck; Dan picked
him up, and while he had his arms a.
round him another ball struck Ray in
the side. Both were taken prisoners
The next day Ray sent a message to
Dan r. come to him as he was going
to die aud wanted to leave his watch
and m..ney with him to send to his
mother. Dan asked the officer in
charge to go with him to see Ray.
just then Col J. R. Jones OF Penns
sylvania, who was in command of the
outpost, rode up, and the officer told
him there was a dying prisoner who
wanted to see Lieut.. Mcdonald, aud
asked il he should let him go. mo.
sir, po!' replied Jones. The next day
at B,tehelders Creek in skirmish
Col. Jones was shot dead through the
heart, and his dead body was sent tu
Newbern by the same train on which
was the still lying Ray, and also, his
comrade prisoner, Lieut.. Mcdonald.
But, the officer in charge was kind to
a fault in his treatment of Dan, win
ed and dined him royally. Colonel
Jones possibly i'll the exigency Of the
moment did not take in the circum-
stances, as our people were pushing
them, for his death was much regret
ted by the federals and he was highly
mentioned as gallant officer; be that
as it may, it points a moral, whether
a mistake or not.
The above which we take from O
letter OF l. G. Eyans in the Greensbo-
ro 'Norih State OF Sept lst will re.
call TO some of our readers the death
of comrade. Lieut.. David S. Ray.
was in command of Co D., Maj. Gra-
ham, then Capt. had been detailed on
Court Martial at Wilmington. The
company had a good many members
from the Little River section Of the
county.
We knew David = Ray from his
early boyhood, he was quiet unas
suming and generous man a true aud
good friend. He was the oldest son
of George A. Ray living at Rays Mill
Little River Township seven mil, s
north Of HiIlsboro.
We had an occasion TO pay a visit
to this Company ID when it was en-
camped near Kiuston. The day be
fore our visit the Regiment in recor-
noting, mad to wade a stagnant
swamp, the surfice ofthe water being
covered with a black sediment, each
soldier Of the Regiment who waded
theswamp had for days complete
black ring across the hips showing
the depth Of the water.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
NOTICE.

THE undersigned having this day qna-
lined as the Administrator Of the late
PEGGY CLINGMAN, hereby notifies on
persons indebted 10 said estate 10 come
forward and pay the same, aud those hold.
ing claims against said estate 10 present
then 70 the undersigned properly anthem.
ticated; on or before the 9Th Of Sept. 1883:
or this notice will be plead in bar Of their
recovery. 1885,. ..@
GEORGE LAWS, Admir-,
Of Peggy Clingman deed.
9Th Sept. 81. Al.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08

The County Commissioners went 10 the
Poor House Tuesday aud found every
thing in apple-pie order, rooms al clean as
a new pin and white washed. The paupers
looked well and contented.
The board granted Henry Ray prrmi.-
sion to erect gate on the public road and
adjourned TO meet in special session on the
2lst inst, 10 settle with the Sheriff
The county board Of education was also
in session this week, and after transaciing
the rotine Of business adjourned to meet ID
Oct. 10 settle with Sheriff in reference to
the educational funds.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08

sure them. they will never do 50
again.
Mai. John w. Graham Or some 9th.
er tried Democrat will hereafter reps
resent the Metropolitan District.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08

We viii have plenty Of room for new adj
yertisements next week. Bring them in
and courage tile printer.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
See New Advertisement,

John L. Markham, Mortgage, sale Of
land. Nov Is Tho lime for bargain.
George Laws, admir-. sale Of valuable
Household and kitchen furniture.
Hillsboro recorder. (Hillsboro, N.C.) 1887-18??, 1887-09-08
Terms OF Sale.

One Third 70 be paid In Cash, one third
10 BIZ months and this balance N twelve
months, with interest from date. Title 70.
served until the money IA paid, II purcha.
sers desire they can pay al Ia Cash.
SiEPHEN I. FORREST, Ex'r.
Of Geo. A. Faucet,
aug II IDS. Hillsboro, N. Z.